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Menarini Silicon Biosystems’s CELLSEARCH(R) CMMC and HER2-CTC Liquid Biopsy Tests obtain Reimbursement Codes with Preliminary Pricing Determination

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These new codes are required to access Medicare/Medicaid insurance reimbursement for novel CELLSEARCH Circulating Multiple Myeloma Cell (CMMC) and HER2 Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC-HER2) assays, to monitor disease status in patients with life-threatening illnesses. Menarini Silicon Biosystems (MSB), Inc. [https://www.siliconbiosystems.com/en-us/] is announcing that the AMA has issued Current Procedural Terminology (CPT(R)) Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) … Continued

Novavax Prototype COVID-19 Vaccine Data Support Homologous and Heterologous Boosting and Suggest Benefit Against Variants

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— Homologous boosting with the prototype Novavax COVID-19 vaccine induced robust antibody titers for Omicron BA.1, BA.2, and BA.5 — Study 307 (Lot Consistency) achieved its primary endpoint, showing that three vaccine lots induced a comparable immune response thereby demonstrating the consistency of the manufacturing process — A durable immunogenicity response was observed following primary … Continued

Ascend continues broad expansion into new markets, launches HiDura(TM) MED portfolio

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Ascend Performance Materials today announced a new portfolio of medical grade nylon 6,6 resins and engineered materials for the healthcare market under its HiDura( https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3673437-1&h=3917527930&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ascendmaterials.com%2Fmarkets%2Fhealthcare%2F&a=HiDura )(TM) brand. Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1918439/HiDuraMed.jpg Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1326397/ASCEND_Logo.jpg HiDura(TM) MED products meet ISO 10993-5 and 10993-10 testing criteria and can be used in a variety of healthcare applications, including: — … Continued

CSafe and BioLife Solutions, Inc. announce partnership to expand supply chain solutions for the cell and gene therapy market

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— CSafe joins BioLife’s global partner network of cold chain solution providers using the evo (R) cold chain management platform CSafe, one of the largest active and passive temperature-controlled shipping solutions providers for pharmaceuticals, and BioLife Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLFS), a leading supplier of class-defining bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapy … Continued

Pharming submits a Marketing Authorisation Application to the European Medicines Agency for Leniolisib

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— Application is based on randomized, controlled and long-term extension data for leniolisib as a treatment for APDS, a rare primary immunodeficiency — This submission follows the grant of accelerated assessment allowing an expedited review for leniolisib from a standard 210 days to 150 days Pharming Group N.V. (“Pharming” or “the Company”) (EURONEXT Amsterdam: PHARM/Nasdaq: … Continued

Translumina further strengthens senior leadership to drive next phase of growth

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Translumina – a global developer and manufacturer of innovative cardiovascular medical devices, implants and access products – appointed Indranil Mukherjee as Group CEO and Armin Kiser as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer for the company’s Europe operations. Indranil is a veteran in the healthcare industry. In his most recent role as Managing Director at … Continued

Pierre Fabre is taking a minority stake, via its dedicated investment subsidiary Pierre Fabre Invest, in Gennisium Pharma, an innovative company specializing in medicines for premature newborns and niche markets.

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Pierre Fabre is taking a minority stake, via its dedicated investment subsidiary Pierre Fabre Invest, in Gennisium Pharma, an innovative company specializing in medicines for premature newborns and niche markets. – Gennisium finds a strategic partner with global experience and connections in the pharmaceutical industry to accelerate its development in neonatology. – Pierre Fabre strengthens … Continued

On World Mental Health Day, NCCN Announces Free Updated Distress Screening Tool, Available in More Than 70 Languages

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— The National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s Distress Thermometer helps people with cancer worldwide receive better care by empowering discussion and recommending best practices for managing psychological wellness. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network(R) (NCCN(R)) today announced an updated NCCN Distress Thermometer ( https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3665862-1&h=2490017032&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nccn.org%2Fglobal%2Fwhat-we-do%2Fdistress-thermometer-tool-translations&a=NCCN+Distress+Thermometer ), available in more than 70 languages, to help people around the world … Continued

Mediterranean diet improves immunotherapy response rates and progression-free survival in advanced melanoma, new study presented at UEG Week suggests

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Eating a Mediterranean diet, rich in fibre, mono-unsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols, has been associated with improved immunotherapy response rates and progression-free survival in advanced melanoma patients, a new study presented today at UEG Week 2022 has found. Experts anticipate that the diet will play an important role in the success of immunotherapy and trials … Continued